Quiz on the Triangular Trade

What was a common disease spread due to the living conditions on plantations?

• Influenza

• Smallpox

• Tuberculosis

• Cholera

What did enslaved Africans often do to keep their heritage alive?

• Change their names

• Keep their original names

• Adopt new customs

• Forget their traditions

How could escaped enslaved Africans be easily identified?

• By their clothing.

• By their language.

• By brandings or lack of legal papers.

• By their hairstyles.

What was the aim of William Wilberforce in the abolitionist campaign?

• To end slavery immediately.

• To end the trade of enslaved Africans.

• To support plantation owners.

• To promote colonization.

What moral argument was made against the trade of enslaved Africans?

• It was beneficial for families.

• It brutalized all those who took part.

• It improved living conditions.

• It was a peaceful process.

Who were the members of Parliament that supported the trade of enslaved Africans?

• Abolitionists

• Enslaved Africans

• Plantation owners

• Religious leaders

What did Thomas Clarkson use to convince people to support abolition?

• A book

• A model slave ship

• A speech

• A painting

What did John Newton do to support the abolitionist movement?

• He published an autobiography

• He created a logo

• He spoke at meetings

• He led a campaign in Parliament

What was the impact of boycotting sugar goods?

• It increased profits

• It limited profits

• It had no effect

• It increased sugar production

What significant action did Wilberforce take in 1789?

• Published a book

• Gave a three-hour speech against slavery

• Created a logo for abolition

• Became a church leader